Sunday School/Life Groups 1st Semester Catalog January 17 – March 28, 2010
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SS/LG#: 1 Christian in Complete Armor & the Techniques of Success Facilitator: Rick Williams (517) 256-7821 This study of Ephesians 6 is designed to help you carefully unearth special truths God intended for us to use on and off the spiritual battlefields of life. We will probe many deep pivotal questions of the heart and learn to formulate techniques of spiritual success, now to know and do God’s will, etc. Where: On Campus: Room 200 When: Sunday 6:00 pm (some childcare provided) Cost: None Lesson Material: Print Lesson 1 (Legal size paper) - click here SS/LG#: 2 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Facilitators: Dan and Angie Seagren (517) 699-8701 [hm] /517-256-9193 or bookemal@yahoo.com Normal is broke, weird is good?! Learn how to use your finances as God intended. This group covers how to get out of debt and stay out of debt, no matter your income; how to plan for retirement; plan for college expenses; and give as God intends. Are you ready to change your family tree financially? If you are, this Life Group is for you! Where: On Campus: Youth House When: Sunday @ 6:00 pm (some childcare provided) Cost: $93 (per couple) lifetime membership includes all class materials and tools for real life application.
SS/LG#: 3 The Hole in Our Gospel Facilitators: Dennis and Shirley Simpson (517) 349-7765 [hm] (517) 231-3515 [cell] or dassimps@hotmail.com Study will be based on the book, Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns, World Vision President. This study deals with the question—“What does God expect of us?” How do we live in a way that listens to the ENTIRE Gospel? Where: Of Campus: 1183 Mizzen Drive Okemos, MI When: Sunday @ 6:30 pm (no childcare provided) Cost: Study Guide—no cost
SS/LG#: 4 Open Forum Facilitators: Tim and Shawn Brenner (517) 699-2644 [hm] (517) 410-8318 [Shawn] or brennergirls@aol.com “What does the Bible say about…?” This discussion group will be looking at a variety of subjects that Jesus felt strongly about. A short devotional is included and sharing will be encouraged. Where: Off Campus: 2272 Grovenberg Rd. (near Holt High School) When: Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (no childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 5 Living Beyond Yourself (Ladies Bible Study) Facilitator: Carolyn Kundrat (517) 755-0840 or ckundrat@live.com You can know the freedom of a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Through this study you’ll come to appreciate the supernatural aspects of the fruit that you cannot grow, learn, or produce on your own. Bible teacher and author Beth Moore challenges you to develop the fruit by maintaining an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God. God develops in you the fruit of the Spirit. A Spirit-filled life truly results in living beyond yourself. Where: On Campus: Conference Room A When: Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (no childcare provided) Cost: $15
SS/LG#: 6 20s/30s Class Facilitator: Aaron Kendall (517) 449-4774 / Steve & Debbie Reader (517) 676-5785 Open to all adults from post-high school to 40. This class seeks to foster strong relationships between adults through personal discussion and book study. Where: On Campus: Conference Room B/Upstairs When: Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 7 T.I.P. (Transformation in Process) Facilitator: Ken McNulty (517) 646-8001 Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Bible Studies Series is our current source of study. You will find a wide range of ages here, but generally the class consists of a blend of young to middle-age-adults, but is open to all. Visit the class web page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transformationinprocess Where: On Campus: Fellowship Hall When: Sunday @ 9:30 am Cost: None
SS/LG#: 8 U.T.B. (Understanding the Bible) Facilitator: Alan Stokes (517) 887-6710 This 12 week Bible Study course will help the student gain a greater understanding of the Old Testament book of 1 Kings, chapters 8 through 17. After an introduction to inductive Bible study, students will learn about the final years of King Solomon and the various kings of Judah and Israel that followed Solomon. The study ends with the entrance of Elijah on the Biblical scene, who will be discussed in greater detail next semester. Where: On Campus: Room 201 When: Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 9 Messengers Facilitator: Doug Artin (517) 882-6932 This class uses The Word Action Series as a study source. Class members use a quarterly study-guide to aide them in their won personal study throughout the quarter. The desire of this group is to reach out to others while encouraging one another to grow in Christ and community. This class is open to all and is primarily composed of mid-life adults. Where: On Campus: Room 200 When: Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 10 BeLieve, BeCome, BeLong Facilitator: Barb Bloomer (517) 281-2320 The content of this class is found in the name, helping people to believe, become and belong to Jesus and each other. Where: On Campus: Room 207 When: Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 11 J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Facilitator: Larry Dexter (517) 645-7316; (517) 719-8654, (cell) This class enjoys lively interaction to uncover hidden truths for successful Christian living. Fellowship, caring for one another, and local trips to places of interest are all opportunities to include unchurched friends. The class currently uses the Word Action Series as their study source. Composed primarily of senior adults, the class is open to everyone! Where: On Campus: Conference Room A When: Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 12 Young Adult Huddles Facilitator: Aaron Kendall and Katie Miller (517) 449-4774 [Aaron], (517) 449-4774 [Katie] PandaMSU@hotmail.com / millk38@hotmail.com Discussion oriented group with current topics, relevant Bible reading and topics geared to young adult daily life. Where: On Campus: Youth House When: Tuesday @ 7:00 pm (no childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 13 Off Campus Ladies Bible Study Facilitator: Jeanie Johnson (517) 882-6048 Topical Bible study using workbooks that everyone purchases, adult ladies of all ages welcome. Where: Off Campus: 732 Fenton Street, Lansing, MI 48910 When: Monday @ 6:30 pm [off during snow season] Cost: Personal Workbook ($10)
SS/LG#: 14 Church Mixed Doubles Bowling League Facilitator: Jimmy Kundrat (517) 484-6419 Did you know that up to 50 people bowl every other week at South Church? You can join… Where: Off Campus: Royal Scot, on Grand Avenue When: Every Other Saturday @ 6 pm – 8 pm Cost: $11 per week for 3 games (fee includes prizes, etc.)
SS/LG#: 15 Church Mixed Bowling League Facilitator: Jimmy Kundrat (517) 484-6419 This league is open to both men and women who are serious about bowling every week. You can join… Where: Off Campus: Royal Scot, on Grand Avenue When: Every Tuesday @ 6 pm – 8 pm Cost: $12 per week for 3 games (fee includes prizes, etc.)
SS/LG#: 16 Church Basketball Facilitator: Brian Dorian (517) 327-0317 Are you interested in a game of pick-up basketball? Or would you just like to shoot around? Come join us on Thursday evenings for some fun and exercise. Open to all ages. Where: On Campus: Gym When: Every Thursday @ 6 pm – 8 pm Cost: None
SS/LG#: 17 Men’s Prayer Group Facilitator: Steve Reader (517) 676-5785 Open to all men. This group meets for encouragement, prayer and breakfast at Flapjacks! You can join us… Where: Off Campus: Flapjacks on South Cedar, When: Tuesdays @ 6:30 am Cost: Cost of your breakfast
SS/LG#: 18 Bridge-Builders Facilitator: Bob Gianettino (517) 323-7592 Fellowship, encouragement and sharing for those over 50! Open to everyone. This group meets monthly for board games, a meal and a great program. You can join us… Where: On Campus: Fellowship Hall When: Last Thursday of the Month @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Cost: $4 for lunch
SS/LG#: 19 I.M.A.G.E. Facilitator: Barb Bloomer (517) 281-2320 This group is focused on helping people to realize their true identity in Jesus Christ and discover genuine significance. Where: On Campus: Downstairs Room 110 When: Wednesday @ 7:00 pm (childcare provided) Cost: None
SS/LG#: 20 Men’s Prayer Group Facilitator: Gary Schlitt (517) 925-8186 Lonnie Gay (517) 886-6968 Open to all men. This group meets for encouragement, prayer and breakfast at Dennys! You can join us… Where: Off Campus: Denny’s on West Saginaw When: 1st Wednesday @ 7:30 am Cost: Cost of your breakfast
SS/LG#: 21 Traditional Sunday Evening Worship Facilitator: Bob Garza (517) 882-3577 Open to everyone. This is open to anyone wanting to continue with the traditional Sunday evening worship. Where: Church Sanctuary When: Sunday Evenings @ 6 p.m. Cost: None
SS/LG#: 22 Ladies Bible Study – “The Misunderstood Woman” Facilitator: Sandy Morey (517) 887-4041 Open to all women (limit of 10 ladies), no child care provided. Where: Off Campus, 330 Cloverland Dr., Lansing When: Thursday @ 7 p.m. Cost: Study material if necessary.
SS/LG#: 23 Sunday Lunch Bunch Facilitator: Pam Preston (517) 699-2462 Open to anyone. If you are interested in dining out weekly with the Sunday Lunch Bunch, please give Pam a call. Where: Area Restaurants When: Sundays, following the Morning Worship Service. Cost: Cost of your meal.
SS/LG#: 24 Basic Bible Study Facilitator: Leila Harrier (517) 627-5160 This is a study for New/Growing Christians. We will discuss responses to this question: “What happened to me when I accepted Jesus as my Savior?” Every session will include an element of the Christian faith, including: Walking with God; Learning from God; Talking with God; Sharing with God; Speaking for God; Filled with God’s spirit; and Uniting for God. What does all this mean? Come and we’ll discuss it together. Completion certificates presented. Where: On Campus, Conference Room A When: Sundays, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (nursery care will be provided) Cost: None.
SS/LG#: 25 Christian Grief Support Facilitator: Larry Vert (517) 323-4385 and cell 242-0045 or email lrvert@michcom.net. Learn about grief and share with others going through their grief experience. Dates of the class will be March 1-April 5. Where: 321 House When: Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Cost: None.